Are you one of those who think social networks are only good for real-time sports scores and posting updates on your lunch? If so, you’re missing out on social media’s power to help you successfully build and progress in your career.
Whether you’re still in school or are looking for a new job right now, you should begin to develop your social media presence – your “personal brand”. This doesn’t happen overnight; a strong brand takes time to build, so start now. With a good head start, you’ll have an advantage over your competition – both when you’re ready to enter the job market and when the time comes to change careers.

Building your brand doesn’t require a huge investment of money, or even time. However, it can only be built through consistent effort.
Here are some suggestions on where to start: